--- title: "Mining trail" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/mining-trail" description: "The mining trail starts in Zehren, directly on the Elbe cycle path, and leads over about 10 kilometers through the historic landscape of the Lommatzscher Pflege to Löthain. The route connects the historic sites of clay and kaolin mining, which were important for the production of the world-famous Meissen porcelain. Kaolin is still mined today in the small village of Seilitz. Along the route, scenic views over the region repeatedly present themselves. Right at the start of the route, a steep climb leads from Zehren up to Seilitz in the Meissen highlands. This section demands some fitness but rewards with wide views over the surrounding fields and hills. In Seilitz is the smallest mine in Germany and the oldest kaolin pit still in operation in Europe. The path continues through Neumohlis and Mehren, where the mining museum offers exciting insights into regional mining history by prior arrangement. Exhibits include mine rescue equipment, work tools, mine lamps, or festive clothing of miners. The outdoor area shows an above-ground shaft system with cable car loading station and a 50-meter-long exhibition tunnel as a copy of the Seilitz kaolin tunnel. The route passes through small villages and finally reaches Löthain, where a visit to the narrow-gauge railway museum rounds off the historical experience. Here there is also a connection to the Käbschütztal path, so that further bike rides can be continued directly." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2882963/797ab7bfae502079397f08bc7896cbf1887c75d048c9a31d61a2cccded456d19/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Mining trail ============ - 8.63 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Cycling - 0:45 h - 8.63 km - 165 m - 61 m - 100 m - 230 m - 130 m - - Start: Zehren - Destination: Löthain An entertaining route through the historic mining region following the traces of kaolin and clay mining. The mining trail starts in , directly on the Elbe cycle path, and leads over about 10 kilometers through the historic landscape of the to Löthain. The route connects the historic sites of clay and kaolin mining, which were important for the production of the world-famous Meissen porcelain. Kaolin is still mined today in the small village of . Along the route, scenic views over the region repeatedly present themselves. Right at the start of the route, a steep climb leads from Zehren up to Seilitz in the Meissen highlands. This section demands some fitness but rewards with wide views over the surrounding fields and hills. In Seilitz is the smallest mine in Germany and the oldest kaolin pit still in operation in Europe. The path continues through Neumohlis and Mehren, where the offers exciting insights into regional mining history by prior arrangement. Exhibits include mine rescue equipment, work tools, mine lamps, or festive clothing of miners. The outdoor area shows an above-ground shaft system with cable car loading station and a 50-meter-long exhibition tunnel as a copy of the Seilitz kaolin tunnel. The route passes through small villages and finally reaches Löthain, where a visit to the rounds off the historical experience. Here there is also a connection to the Käbschütztal path, so that further bike rides can be continued directly. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The mining trail starts in Zehren on the Elbe cycle path. From there, turn left onto Meissner Street, then immediately right and then left again onto Seebschützer Way. At the next intersection, continue straight towards Seilitz, passing the kaolin and clay works. In the village of Pröda, take the second street on the left and follow K8070 to Mohlis, there turn left into Königsheim Square and then continue on Koloniestraße/K8073 to Mehren. Pass through Mehren and at the next intersection turn right towards Löthain. There, turn right following the cycle path over Mehrener Street and turn left onto Steiger Street. After about 150 m, turn right onto Bahnhof Street. The destination is reached at the narrow-gauge railway museum. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting Equipment The route is passable by touring bike, e-bike, and racing bike. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Access via A4 in Dresden or exit A13 from the direction of Berlin. Follow S88 from the direction of Riesa or Meissen to reach the starting point. Read more **Parking**There are enough parking options around the starting point. Read more **Public transportation****Arrival by bus** Lines 416, 445, 446 to Zehren, Bürgerhaus **Departure by bus** 422 from Löthain, Dorfplatz Read more Additional information Tourism Association Elbland Dresden e.V.T.: 03521/76350 Read more Literature Read more Author Dresden Elbland Redaktion Organization Dresden Elbland License (master data) Dresden Elbland Redaktion Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Please register in advance for a guided tour of the mining or narrow-gauge railway museum. 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